- An innovative system that turns liquid into intensely flavoured foam bubbles
- Foam bubbles can be placed in the mouth which instantly dissolve without the need to swallow.
- Allows patients who are nil by mouth an amazing taste of their favourite flavour
- Provides comfort and improves quality of life helping to minimize the anxiety and distress of being nil by mouth
- Can greatly assist in rehabilitation producing quality dry swallows
FAQ’s
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What is AIR with Flavour?
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Who is it suitable for?
- It has been used in many settings including; EOL care, palliative, ICU, stroke spinal injury, rehab, MND and with children
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What is in the sachets?
- There are two food grade ingredients which are Maltodextrin and Soy Lecithin, these help to emulsify the liquid and stabilise the foam. They are unflavoured.
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Can it be used with any liquids?
- Apart from milk products it works well with most liquids no thicker than a level one, including alcohol beverages, juices, coffee, curry sauce, gravy etc
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How often can someone have it?
- There is no limit to how much someone can have, this is normally down to how the individual copes and manages it
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Do I need a new sachet each time?
- A new sachet is required each time a fresh liquid is prepared. Once prepared the liquid can be re-foamed a number of times for continued enjoyment.
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Is it safe?
- Whilst we always recommend it is used under professional supervision, it is certainly a low risk alternative to other tasting options.
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Does it leave any residue?
- Residue from the aerated bubbles is minimal and quickly dissolves with a patients normal saliva.
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Can it stimulate swallows?
- Yes, depending on the liquid used i.e. Citrus lemon, it can increase saliva production and stimulate the swallow reflex.
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Can it be used multi patient?
- The pump and tubing can be used multi patient, the pipettes are classed as single use
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How do I clean the equipment?
- The recommended method for general cleaning of the pump and tubing is with a green Clinell wipe. The pipettes are sold as single use.
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Is it available on prescription?
- At this moment the products are unavailable on prescription?
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What evidence is available?
- Marketed as a quality of life product we don’t have much research or any clinical evidence available. There are a number of trusts and independents collecting data as they use it, this will hopefully be available in due course.
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How much does it cost?
All prices are displayed on the website –
- Starter Kit (inc pump, tubing, 5 x sachets, 5 x pipettes)
- AIR with Flavour sachets (100 Packs)
- Aeration pipettes (90 Pack)
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How long has it been around for?
- Introduced into the UK around 5 years ago, it is only recently become popular through increased product awareness and word of mouth